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CPI Card Group CTO acquires 4,650 shares on vesting

The issuer’s 1,337-share withholding satisfied mandatory taxes and was not an open-market sale.

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CPI Card Group Inc. Chief Technology Officer Ernesto Boada had 4,650 restricted stock units vest on October 31, 2026, converting into 4,650 common shares. The issuer withheld 1,337 shares for mandatory tax withholding at $26.15 per share; this was not an open-market sale. After the transaction, 4,650 restricted stock units remained.

Insider Boada Ernesto
Role Chief Technology Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units F1, F3 4,650 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Common Stock F1 4,650 -- --
Tax Withholding Common Stock F2 1,337 $26.15 $35K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 4,650 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 8,751 shares (Direct)
Holdings Before and After: Restricted Stock Units, 9,300 to 4,650 contracts (Direct); Common Stock, 5,438 to 8,751 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (3)
  1. F1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents the right to receive one common share of the Issuer upon vesting of such RSU.
  2. F2. Shares withheld by Issuer to satisfy the mandatory tax withholding requirement upon vesting RSUs. Not an open market sale of securities.
  3. F3. This line reports RSUs that were awarded on the October 31, 2024 award date, which vested in substantially equal installments on the first and second anniversaries of the award date. The remaining RSUs granted on the award date will vest in a substantially equal installment on the third anniversary of the award date, subject to the reporting person's continued service through such date or as otherwise provided for in the applicable award agreement.
Restricted stock units vested 4,650 restricted stock units October 31, 2026
Common shares acquired 4,650 shares Upon vesting on October 31, 2026
Shares withheld for tax liability 1,337 shares Withheld by the issuer upon RSU vesting
Reported price per share $26.15 per share Shares withheld for mandatory tax withholding
Restricted stock units remaining 4,650 restricted stock units Following the reported transaction
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents the right to receive one common share"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
mandatory tax withholding requirement financial
"Shares withheld by Issuer to satisfy the mandatory tax withholding requirement"
vesting financial
"upon vesting of such RSU"
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
award agreement financial
"as otherwise provided for in the applicable award agreement"
An award agreement is a legal contract that spells out the terms of a pay or equity grant—such as stock options, restricted shares, or cash bonuses—given to an employee, director or consultant. It describes what is being granted, any conditions for keeping it (for example, earning it over time or meeting performance targets), and what happens if the person leaves or breaks rules. Investors care because these agreements affect company costs, potential share dilution and how executives are motivated and rewarded.

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How many shares did CPI Card Group’s CTO have withheld for taxes?

The issuer withheld 1,337 common shares to satisfy mandatory tax withholding upon vesting of restricted stock units. The reported price was $26.15 per share, and the withholding was not an open-market sale.

When do CPI Card Group’s remaining 2024 restricted stock units vest?

The remaining restricted stock units from the October 31, 2024 award are scheduled to vest in a substantially equal installment on the award’s third anniversary, subject to Ernesto Boada’s continued service through that date or as otherwise provided in the applicable award agreement.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Boada Ernesto

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O CPI CARD GROUP INC.
10368 WEST CENTENNIAL ROAD

(Street)
LITTLETON COLORADO 80127

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CPI Card Group Inc. [ PMTS ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Technology Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/31/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock10/31/2026M4,650A(1)10,088D
Common Stock10/31/2026F(2)1,337D$26.158,751D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units(1)10/31/2026M4,650 (3) (3)Common Stock4,650$04,650D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents the right to receive one common share of the Issuer upon vesting of such RSU.
2. Shares withheld by Issuer to satisfy the mandatory tax withholding requirement upon vesting RSUs. Not an open market sale of securities.
3. This line reports RSUs that were awarded on the October 31, 2024 award date, which vested in substantially equal installments on the first and second anniversaries of the award date. The remaining RSUs granted on the award date will vest in a substantially equal installment on the third anniversary of the award date, subject to the reporting person's continued service through such date or as otherwise provided for in the applicable award agreement.
Remarks:
/s/ Darren Dragovich, attorney-in-fact11/03/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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